May 2012 - Dream of Italy

Palazzo Margherita: Francis Ford Coppola’s Love Letter to Basilicata

Leaving a hotel has never made me cry...that is until I have to leave Palazzo Margherita. My eyes well up as I saw goodbye to the new 9-room hotel Francis Ford Coppola has opened in his ancestral hometown in Basilicata. While the luxury and beauty have been sublime, I'm moved by something much deeper.

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Join Us for #italychat on Traveling in Italy with Kids

Dream of Italy (@dreamofitaly) will be hosting #italychat on Twitter on Wednesday, May 30th at 3 p.m. ET. The topic taking your kids to Italy and our guest will be Madeline Jhawar (@madelinej)! You’re invited to join us by asking questions and/or sharing your own own advice on traveling with children in Italy. After five years in Italy working first as a hiking …

Where to Eat and Where to Stay in Maremma

Looking for rental on the beach in Maremma? How about a dinner of fresh fish caught off the Tuscan coast? We've got the scoop on where to go and what to eat in the enchanting city of Maremma. Read on for details on how you can enjoy these hot spots.

For Adventure in Tuscany, Maremma Has It All

Just as the entire region of Tuscany likes to boast that it has everything -- sea, mountain, valleys and towns -- the vast extension of the area called Maremma has it all in a microcosm. The long summer -- from May through October -- is the best time to visit.

Catching Up With Frances Mayes, Author of Under the Tuscan Sun

So what has author Frances Mayes been up to see when last talked to her? Is she still spending time at Bramasole, the villa she made famous in Under The Tuscan Sun? We talk to her about cooking, olive oil and her beloved Tuscany.

Where to Eat and Drink in Florence Now

Our recent travels to Florence resulted in a handful of restaurant and wine bars to add to the list of anyone looking for a great Florentine experience -- from ultra-modern cuisine and design to classic places to imbibe in Tuscan vino.

Cruise Italy This Summer With Silversea and Save

Whether you’ve seen Italy by land already or its your first trip, cruising the Italian coastline (there are 4,700 miles of it) is an amazing way to experience Italy from a unique vantage point. Cruising can be a great way to see so much in short amount of time for one price and without packing and unpacking…and oh and with lots …

In Praise of Doubt at Venice’s Punta della Dogana

The Dogana's current exhibit, "In Praise of Doubt" runs through December 31, 2012. It features works by artists including Jeff Koons, Thomas Schütte and Julie Mehretu, which interrogate our conceptions of certainty, uncertainty and identity.

Borgo di Castelvecchio in Siena and Wine Tasting in Montalcino

This stunning borgo in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia makes a perfect base for exploring the vineyards in and around Montalcino as well as tasting their incredible wines. Read on to find out how you can enjoy a glass of wine from this stunning region.

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